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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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